What is 62/74 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{62}{74}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{74} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{62}{74} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{74} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{558}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $296$. The GCD of $558$ and $296$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 2}{296 \div 2} = \frac{279}{148}$

Answer $\frac{62}{74}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{279}{148}$

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